Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

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Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & ManagementUniversity of California, Santa Barbara

www.bren.ucsb.edu

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

Prof. Charles D. Kolstad (me)

AY 2002-3: 3M Visiting Professor of Environmental Economics, Dept. of Economics, MIT (email ckolstad@mit.edu)

Normally: Donald Bren Professor of Environmental Economics & Policy, Bren School & Economics Dept., UCSB (email: kolstad@bren.ucsb.edu)

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

Outline

Options for Graduate SchoolBackground information on Bren SchoolMaster’s Degree

Options for grad schoolBren School MESM – 2 year professional degree

Ph.D. DegreeTailored to faculty research expertise and interestIncludes new fellowship program in EES –

economics & environmental science

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The Environment: Options for Graduate

School Choose a Program:

Disciplinary programs Professional Programs

Environment Schools Public Policy Schools Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Schools of Management (Business Schools) Resource/Range Management Programs Law Schools (Environmental Law) Architecture (Environmental Design) Planning Programs (City and Regional Planning)

Choose a Degree: Ph.D.: research oriented Master’s: professional, job-oriented

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Leading Environment Schoolsfor Professional Master’s Degrees

California: Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, at UCSB Master of Environmental Science & Management

Duke: Nicholas School of the Environment Master of Environmental Management Master of Forestry

Michigan: School of Natural Resources & Environment Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environment Master of Landscape Architecture

Yale: School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Master of Environmental Management; Master of Env. Science Master of Forestry; Master of Forest Science

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University of California, Santa Barbara

A Distinguished University

Three UCSB Faculty awarded Nobel Prizes in last 5 years.

UCSB ranked in the top-ten of US research universities, based on per-faculty research productivity

UCSB ranked as #2 public research university in the US, based on per-faculty research productivity (UCB #1)

In Sept 2002, Newsweek listed UCSB as one of 12 of “This Year’s Hottest Colleges” based on its impressive academic reputation.

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

Donald Bren School of Environmental

Science and Management, UCSB Founded in 1994; first MESM students 1996 105 MESM students; 33 Ph.D. students; 7 EES Ph.D.

students 17 faculty

Natural and social sciences Law Management

University of California, Santa Barbara Founded in 1943 as third UC campus (after UCB & UCLA) Highly ranked nationally in ecology & environment

programs 20,000 students (90% undergrad) Overlooks the Pacific Ocean

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Bren Faculty Summary

Natural Sciences Frank Davis: biogeography Jeff Dozier: snow hydrology Tom Dunne: hydrology James Frew: informatics Patricia Holden: microbiology Arturo Keller: water chemistry Bruce Kendall: applied ecology Hunter Lenihan: marine ecology Natalie Mahowald: atmospheric

chem Chris Marwood: toxicology John Melack: limnology

Social Sciences, Law & Mgmt. Dennis Aigner: management Antonio Bento: transport economics Chris Costello: resource economics Magali Delmas: business strategy Jody Freeman*: environmental law Charles Kolstad: regulation Carol McAusland: international trade Catherine Ramus: management Mary Nisbet: accounting

*at UCLA

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Professional Master’s Degree

MESM

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

What is a Professional Degree?

Degree is not designed as foundation for further study

Degree prepares you for a specific type of job and imparts specific skills

Different culture than academic/disciplinary degree

Generally, financial aid is very limited

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What is Environmental Science and Management?

Includes skills to be environmental problem solver Conversant with natural science, social science,

law, business and political context of problems A variety of employment opportunities

Government: policy making or resource manager Within firms: helping firms meet environmental

regulations and be environmentally responsible NGOs: helping influence policy Consulting: supporting government and firms

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What Makes Bren Unique

Less than ten years old Built from the ground up with new faculty Central emphasis on management AND science

NOT a re-branded forestry school Environment is at the top of the public agenda in

Coastal California UCSB extremely strong in environmental fields &

interdisciplinary studies Modern master’s curriculum delivering breadth of

skills.

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Bren School Professional Programs

Master of Environmental Science & Management (MESM) 2 year degree Incoming class of 60 Multidisciplinary

Concentration in environmental management for MBAs MBA at any of the five UC business schools (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine,

Los Angeles, Riverside) -- 2 year program Generally requires prior work experience Concentration involves coursework at UCSB & home campus Apply directly to business school of choice

California Intercampus Environmental Law Program Open to UC Law Students (Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, Hastings) Travel to UCSB for colloquia and courses

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Bren MESM Curriculum

Core coursework (Mostly Year #1) 3Q: Earth System Science, Biogeochemistry, Ecology 2Q: Economics, Law & Policy 3Q: Corporate Management, Finance, Strategy 2Q: Statistics, Quantitative Methods

Capstone: Group Project Apply your skills to a real problem for real client Work for one year (3Q) on a team of 4-6 MESM students

Summer (after 1st year): Internship!Specialization Coursework (Mostly Year #2)

6-7 Courses Choose from 7 specializations

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Some Past Group Projects

How effective is ISO 14000?Is MTBE in gasoline a good idea? If not,

what should be done?What is the impact and viability of organic

wineries on the environment of California?

How sustainable are the buildings on the UCSB campus? How can future construction on campus be improved?

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Current Specializations

Water Resources ManagementPollution Prevention & RemediationConservation PlanningEnvironmental Information ManagementPublic Environmental ManagementCorporate Environmental ManagementCoastal Marine Resources Management

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Example Specialization: Conservation Planning

Applied Population EcologyConservation PlanningLandscape EcologyRestoration EcologyEndangered SpeciesGeographic Information SystemsModeling Environmental and Ecological

ChangeNatural Resource Economics and Policy

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Example Specialization: Public Environmental

Management

Natural Resource EconomicsCost-Benefit AnalysisPublic Policy AnalysisPolitical InstitutionsInternational Environmental EconomicsAdvanced Topics in Env. PolicyGeographic Information SystemsFate and Transport of Pollutants

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Placement of 2001 MESM Grads

Diverse placement Consulting (41%) Industry (3%) Government (30%)

Local (11%) State (14%) Federal (5%)

Non-profit (8%) University/research (5%) Advanced Degree (8%) Other (5%)

85-90% find career positions within 2-3 months of graduating

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MESM: Entrance Requirements

“State of Mind” Interest in a broad and balanced training in ES & M Emphasis on quantitative and analytic approach to

environmental problem solving

Desirable undergraduate preparation One year of natural science (chemistry essential) One year of mathematics (calculus) One term each: intermediate microeconomics, statistics

(recommended)

Deficiencies in preparation Remedy during semester of summer prior to matriculation Limited course makeup possible during first year at Bren

Work experience desirable

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Cost of Attending UCSB

California residents: $4000 per year

Non-residents and international students: an additional $12,000 per yearU.S. residents can establish residency

after 12 monthsCost of living in Santa Barbara:

$15,000 per year

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MESM:Applying & Financial AidApplication Deadline Feb 1 (with aid)Application Deadline March 1 (without aid)Expect to cover most of your costs

yourselfSome financial support available to

exceptional applicantsFellowships & Teaching Assistantships

Jobs/internships available on-campus and off-campus

Most MESM students meet all or most of their costs with their own resources

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Ph.D. Program

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Bren Ph.D. Degree

Disciplinary or multidisciplinary Optional track in Economics and

Environmental Science (EES) Tailored to research interests of faculty Interested?

Study faculty research interests on web Identify faculty member with whom to workContact faculty member expressing interestFaculty member indicates interest (hopefully)Apply to UCSB & Bren School

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Placement of Ph.D. Grads

Bren PhD Program New ProgramGraduated our first 3 Ph.D.

students in June 2002.Obtained employment in both

academic and non-academic arena:Assistant Professor at UW-MadisonResearchers for the U.S. Navy

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EES Ph.D. Program(EES=Economics & Environmental Science)

A Fellowship Program not a Degree Program Supported by a major National Science Foundation Grant A New Model for Ph.D. education in Environmental Econ Undergrad background in natural science, math or econ. US Citizens or Permanent Residents Only (NSF Rules) Rigorous program in economics plus natural science

focus: Conservation Biology/Applied Ecology Climate Hydrology/Water Resources Marine Science

Apply to either the Bren School or Dept of Economics Generous 3-5 year fellowships (very competitive) Expect 5-10 new EES fellows per year (started Fall 2002)

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Typical EES Five Years

Year #1 Economics Core Curriculum (Common to all Econ PhD’s)

Year #2 Establish Proficiency in 2 Economics Fields Establish Proficiency in Natural Science Specialization Assist in Masters Group Project (one quarter)

Year #3 Complete Empirical Research Paper Complete Coursework Defend Dissertation Proposal

Years #3, #4 & #5 Research Seminar/Workshop Participation

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Applying to the EES Program

Decide on your DepartmentEconomics DepartmentBren School

Apply by February 1Indicate on application “EES Fellowship”No need to contact a faculty memberMost quantitative undergrad majors okQuantitative skills and demonstrated

interest in economics are vital

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Admissions RequirementsMaster’s and Ph.D.

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

Ph.D.: Entrance Requirements

Focus on a specific area of researchIdentify a faculty member with very

similar research interestsContact faculty member (except EES)

Required coursework faculty-specificContact the faculty member directly

No master’s degree requiredHighly Competitive

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Applying to the Bren School

Fall admission onlyGRE required (general exam only)GPA of 3.0 or greater (calculated from junior

and senior years) – minimum onlyThree letters of recommendationStatement of purposeResume or curriculum vitaeApply on-line: www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp

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Application Deadlines

December 15 Ph.D. applicants interested in competing for

University fellowshipsFebruary 1

MESM applicants interested in competing for Bren School fellowships

Final deadline for Ph.D. applicationsEES Fellowships deadline

March 1All MESM applicants unconcerned with

financial support, space permitting

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB

Cost of Attending UCSB

California residents: $4000 per year

Non-residents and international students: an additional $12,000 per yearU.S. residents can establish residency

after 12 monthsCost of living in Santa Barbara:

$15,000 per year

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Financing Your Education

Ph.D. Students Usually funded as GSRs by faculty research grants Some fellowship support from University and/or School EES track students: Fellowships up to $32,000/yr, up to 5

years MESM Students

Some financial support available to exceptional applicants Fellowships & Teaching Assistantships

Jobs/internships available on-campus and off-campus Most MESM students meet all or most of their costs with

their own resources Fill out a FAFSA!

Deadline: March 2

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Need More Information?

Visiting CampusOpen Houses Held twice a year at UCSB

Saturday, November 2, 2002 Friday, January 24, 2002

Other times? Let us know.Make an appt with Prof. Kolstad at MITwww.bren.ucsb.edu EES Program: www.ees.ucsb.eduOr call toll-free: 1-866-4-UC-BREN

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